[Nate_L]

Hey folks,

looking for some suggestions on a particular type of book. Pretty much I'm looking for a book (or website if there are any, but I am thinking no) that when I see something I like either here or any of the many online vendors I can flip to my little trusty book and learn that oh, that coral needs supplimental feedings of X and Y, does best in a high current area with really good lights, or likes huge amounts of current but lower light levels, etc . . . So pretty much a care and keeping guide to different coral species.

thoughts?

Nate

 

[Doug1]

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6/recommended-reading-list-87204.html

I have both the Borneman and Sprung coral books, they are not to bad, but keep in mind , the coral do not always read the manual

 

[tdwyatt]

Ditto on both for aquarium care of corals:

All three volumes listed here: http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Aquarium...93128/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/184-6175289-3116567

Eric's book here: http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Corals-Selection-Husbandry-Natural/dp/1890087475/ref=pd_sim_b_2

and add:

Bob Fenner and Anthony's book on the reef inverts: http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Inverteb...mpatibility/dp/0967263034/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b

Anthony's book on coral propagation: http://www.amazon.com/Book-Coral-Pr...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1241487893&sr=1-1

 

[crvz]

... the coral do not always read the manual

I like this.

 

[Salty O'Shen]

awesome question nate...one of my favorite things about this forum is answers to questions that I haven't asked yet!!

thanks for the input Wyatt & Doug, you guys are always money (or saving me some anyway)

i'm sure glad i own a bookstore, I'll have all of these by the end of the week!!

:read:

 

[tdwyatt]

So Salty, I am looking for Dr Veron's "Corals in Space and Time" (J E N Veron) in hardback, think you can find me a copy in decent shape? PM me back on any details you need and a response...

 

[Salty O'Shen]

PM coming your way...

 

[tdwyatt]

PM coming your way...

Thanks for the lead, this is the only one I've been able to get a lead on that has been available, now I just hope it is printed in English...

 

[Salty O'Shen]

don't worry about the language it's printed in...the ISBN number would be different if it wasn't in English. They will issue a seperate ISBN number for every variation in the printing, paperback vs hard cover, english, spanish, abridged, etc...

if you can determine the condition, get it!

best of luck!!

 

[tdwyatt]

I guess that I need to find a good German translator...

I'm tempted to buy it regardees, I have had a heck of a time even locating a copy in ANY shape.

 

[Salty O'Shen]

well, i find books for a living and this is one that was HARD TO FIND...as you know there's not a lot of them up for sale...

i think you might be able to muddle through it with e-mail. a lot of germans speak english, if not a free translation site could enable you to get some basic info...good luck!!